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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 651.81 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 651.81 and 449.76 is: 619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 651.81 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/651.81 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 651.81 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 293,158.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,158.07/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.42

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